lut desert
states: [iran]
category: natural
year: 2016
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 30.2161111111, 58.8388888889
unesco id: 1505
world heritage site: 1505
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The Lut Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, is a striking natural wonder renowned for its extreme heat and unique geological formations. This vast desert features towering sand dunes, dramatic yardangs sculpted by wind erosion, and one of the hottest land surfaces on Earth. Its otherworldly landscape highlights the beauty and resilience of life in harsh arid conditions, earning it global recognition for its scientific and aesthetic value.